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CHECK SAFETY LABELS
Safety warning decals are placed at strategic locations
on the chipper/shredder as a constant reminder to the
operator of the most important safety precautions. All
Warning, Danger, Caution, and instructional messages
on your chipper.shredder should be carefully read and
obeyed.
If any of these decals are lost or damaged, replace them
at once. They can be purchased from your dealer. A list
of these decals is located at the end of the “Safety Rules
and Information” section of this manual.
STORAGE
Temporary Storage (30 Days Or Less)
Never store the chipper/ shredder indoors or in any other
area where fuel vapor could travel to any ignition source.
Fuel vapor is also toxic if inhaled, so never store the
chipper/shredder in any structure used for human or ani-
mal habitation.
Here’s a quick checklist of things to do when storing your
chipper/shredder temporarily, or between uses:
• Store the unit in a location where there’s no danger
of overhead objects falling into the chipper cone or
shredder hopper.
• Keep the unit in an area away from where children
may come into contact with it. If there’s any chance
of unauthorized use disconnect and secure the spark
plug wire. Also remove the ignition key and put it in
a safe place.
• Never put the unit away while the engine is still hot
from running. Let the engine cool down first to pre-
vent the chance of fire.
• Never try to lift or position the unit in the storage
area by holding the fuel tank. Always let the engine
and muffler cool completely before allowing yourself
to contact these parts.
Regular Maintenance
• If the unit can’t be stored on a reasonably level sur-
face, use a block of wood to block the wheels.
Never store the Chipper/Shredder where it could tip
over.
• Never tip the unit more than 75° from vertical, and
never lay the unit down on its side, as this could
cause fuel leakage and undesirable oil transfer into
the cylinder head. Excessive oil in the cylinder head
will prevent unit from starting properly and cause
engine smoking.
• Overhead objects that fall into shredder hopper may
cause damage to the unit or serious injury to user
and others if not detected before unit is started.
Long Term Storage (Longer Than 30 Days)
For storage longer than 30 days, follow the steps out-
lined in Short Term Storage in addition to the following
steps.
Your chipper/shredder can be safely stored during off-
seasons by following these simple storage instructions:
• Clean the external surfaces of the engine and cool-
ing fan.
• Remove the spark plug, and squirt 1 ounce of engine
oil into spark plug hole. Cover the spark plug hole
and pull starter cord slowly to distribute oil evenly in
cylinder head area. Reinstall spark plug.
• Drain fuel system completely following engine manu-
facturer’s instructions or add fuel stabilizer to prevent
fuel from gumming up during an extended storage
period.
• Transport unit to a suitable storage location. If you
have chosen to use a fuel stabilizer and have not
drained the fuel system, follow all safety instructions
and storage precautions in this manual to prevent
the possibility of fire from the ignition of gasoline
fumes. Remember, gasoline fumes can travel to dis-
tant sources of ignition and ignite, causing explosion
and fire.